Economy

RBA policy path forecasts ‘not for publication’
16 November 2022
RBA policy path forecasts ‘not for publication’

While the central bank will continue to publish forecasts regularly, it probably won’t be about its policy strategy, it has explained.

LATEST PODCAST: The problems with open banking data
14 November 2022
LATEST PODCAST: The problems with open banking data

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market.

Australia armed to fight recession
14 November 2022
Australia armed to fight recession

While financial commentary paints a bleak picture of the global economy, Australia is 'ready for combat', economist Shane Oliver mused.

Senators grill RBA over inflation-curbing levers
11 November 2022
Senators grill RBA over inflation-curbing levers

The central bank’s tactics to combat inflation have been intensely questioned as the Senate economics legislation committee digs in.

Borrowing ‘extra’ not housing-related, researcher says
11 November 2022
Borrowing ‘extra’ not housing-related, researcher says

Some Australians borrow more to “keep up with the Joneses” but not for houses, latest data has revealed.

Market headwinds trigger call for hedge against big 4
11 November 2022
Market headwinds trigger call for hedge against big 4

Investors have been warned not to “overexpose” their equity portfolios to the big four banks amid a dampening appetite for credit and falling property prices. 

Draft legislation to widen social housing investment
10 November 2022
Draft legislation to widen social housing investment

The government’s housing and investment body has released draft amendments to allow more private investment towards social housing.

Home buyer intentions fall 27.3% YOY: CommBank HSI
9 November 2022
Home buyer intentions fall 27.3% YOY: CommBank HSI

Home buying intentions have further declined in October according to the latest data from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

LATEST PODCAST: How home guarantees are helping FHBs
7 November 2022
LATEST PODCAST: How home guarantees are helping FHBs

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market.